Title: Review inventory for possible removal of items.
Course: Pharmacy Technician II (14152-II) > Section: Maintaining Medication and Inventory Control Systems

Review should include pharmaceuticals, DME, devices, and supplies that are

- expired
- discontinued
- slow-moving/out-of-rotation
- recalled.

See PTCB 4.6 (https://www.ptcb.org/lib24watch/files/pdf/169).

See ASHP 3.2 (https://www.ashp.org/-/media/assets/professional-development/technician-program-accreditation/docs/ashp-acpe-pharmacy-technician-accreditation-standard-2018.ashx?la=en&hash=36EAA6511105A6C6BFEA4F30E193892F19E2C385).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the differences among expired, discontinued, and recalled items?
- What are reasons for discontinuing or recalling items?
- How are recalled drugs identified?
- What is the standard procedure for inspecting nursing units for expired, discontinued, or recalled medications?
- What are the three drug-recall classes?
- Who issues recalls on medications and/or medical equipment?